RUN-IN Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

run in 1 of 2

verb

Definition of run in

as in to visit

to make a brief visit I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package

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as in to arrest

to take or keep under one's control by authority of law if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in

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run-in

2 of 2

noun

ˈrən-ˌin

as in encounter

a brief clash between enemies or rivals the rival gangs had a bit of a run-in last night

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Recent Examples of run in

Verb

Market volatility in July reminded investors of the risks tied to increasingly crowded trades powered by the artificial intelligence boom and a massive run in semiconductor shares. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 Since Cannes, Tangles has continued its festival run in France’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June and will have its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in the Centrepiece sidebar. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026

Noun

Politico and the Washington Post have previously reported on Miller’s run-ins with the law as a young adult, including charges, which were later dismissed, for underage drinking, assault, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 3 Aug. 2026 The 2009 incident was not Patty’s first run-in with law enforcement involving his ex-wife. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for run in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in

Verb

The aid workers who once regularly visited her village to help pregnant women had stopped coming, after foreign aid cuts by the United States shuttered a program aimed at saving mothers’ and babies’ lives.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
There has been, though, a repeat of mistakes made elsewhere, including a homogenous design that leaves Swansea’s home boasting precious little of what made their old Vetch Field such a pleasure to visit.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of visit

Verb

In May 2019, San Jose police retrieved the suspects’ phones from the arresting agencies and found photos taken inside a San Jose hotel two days before Tran’s killing.

— Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Keyan Rundell, 17, of DeLand, was arrested Wednesday in the July 28 killing of Dustin Rose, 19, and Samson Campbell, 18.

— Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrest

Noun

One officer is now under investigation after the encounter at a neighborhood pool that led to arrests, allegations of excessive force, and calls for his firing.

— Marissa Armas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
As bears have become increasingly common in Connecticut, so have their encounters with humans.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of encounter

Verb

That quality of feeling alienated while role-playing in company really comes over in your characterization.

— Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026
When friends came over to visit, Williams kept the windows open, and had his guests use a different bathroom.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of come over

Verb

At home, Indian authorities moved aggressively, seizing his properties and luxury assets, from high-end cars to jewelry and artworks.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
President Min Aung Hlaing, the former army chief who had originally seized power in 2021 from Suu Kyi’s civilian government, has been trying to win political legitimacy since the takeover and resume relations with ASEAN.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of seize

Verb

Just days later, UEFA stepped in to appoint him as referee for its Super Cup, the annual clash between the Champions League and Europa League winners, marking yet another historic first for Artan and the continent.

— Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Nvidia still has plenty to iron out with its financing partners, but Monday's gathering marked a major step in showing the kind of money available to others in the ecosystem.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of step in

Verb

Profanity also grabs attention since the shock value of an F-bomb can lead to more media coverage and clips circulating on social media.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Alice slowly gets Marshall to lie on the floor, grabs the bottle of whiskey, and pours it into his mouth with glee.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of grab

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